Today, Hindu Nepalis are celebrating Kushe Aunsi<\/strong>, the most auspicious occasion to honor one\u2019s father. It is also known as Gokarna Aunsi<\/strong> or Pitri Tirpani Aausi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On this auspicious day, sons and daughters go home to spend quality time with their fathers. They offer home-cooked delicacies, sweets, meat, clothes, and other gifts to their fathers.<\/p>\n The children seek blessings from their father and thank him for his love, care, and guidance.<\/p>\n Streets will be busy with married daughters with gifts making their way to their maternal home to meet their fathers, despite busy schedules.<\/p>\n As a part of celebrations, people bring kush, holy grass, into their houses. They believe that keeping kush, cut by the priests, brings happiness and prosperity to their family.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Many people visit Gokarneswor Mahadev temple in Gokarna, Betrawati in Rasuwa, and Bishnupaduka in Dharan to take a holy bath and make offerings. People also perform death rituals called ‘Shradha’ in memory of their deceased fathers.<\/p>\n In the Nepali language, the festival is known as \u2018Buwa ko Mukh Herne<\/strong>,’ which means \u2018looking at father\u2019s face.’ The day is based on the lunar calendar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, the father\u2019s day celebrations in Nepal this year are quite different in view of the coronavirus pandemic<\/a>. The Nepali Government has closed all temples to contain coronavirus spread. People are advised to celebrate the festival at their homes while following hygiene practices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n